His victim had been stabbed three times with the kitchen knife, leaving him with two wounds to the stomach and one to the shoulder during this attack. He was taken to St George’s Hospital in Tooting for further treatment.

At the time, Detective Constable Carlos Pedreira, who investigated the incident, said: “Thankfully, apart from scarring, the victim has not suffered any long-term effects from the assault.

“However, Lennon is a dangerous and violent individual and the sentence given out not only reflects the severity of his offending but also demonstrates Surrey Police’s commitment to dealing with violent offenders and ensuring they are brought to justice.”

During the same commendation ceremony, which was held at the The Refect-ory in Guildford Cathedral, awards were also presented to seven other officers and members of the public from the borough of Waverley for their efforts.